Reston, VA Demographics
A map of Reston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 37,666 | 59.6% |
Hispanic | 8,672 | 13.7% |
Asian | 7,058 | 11.2% |
Black | 5,803 | 9.2% |
Multiracial | 3,518 | 5.6% |
Native American/Other | 509 | 0.8% |
Reston, Virginia had a population of 63,226 in 2020. It was 59.6% White, 9.2% Black, 11.2% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Reston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Reston is the 15th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Reston's White Population
37,666 residents of Reston identify as White, or 59.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Reston roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Reston is ranked #451 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Reston is more White than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (57% White), and Herndon (32.5% White). Reston is less White than neighboring Difficult Run (72% White), Dranesville (65.8% White), and Franklin Farm (60.6% White).
Reston's Black Population
5,803 residents of Reston identify as Black, or 9.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Reston slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Reston is ranked #303 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Reston is more Black than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (4% Black), Herndon (8.2% Black), Difficult Run (1.4% Black), Dranesville (4.1% Black), and Franklin Farm (2.9% Black).
Reston's Asian Population
7,058 residents of Reston identify as Asian, or 11.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Reston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Reston is ranked #92 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Reston is less Asian than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (23.1% Asian), Herndon (17.5% Asian), Difficult Run (14.7% Asian), Dranesville (14.9% Asian), and Franklin Farm (24.2% Asian).
Reston's Hispanic Population
8,672 residents of Reston identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Reston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Reston is ranked #108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Reston is more Hispanic than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (6.8% Hispanic), Difficult Run (5.6% Hispanic), Dranesville (8.9% Hispanic), and Franklin Farm (6.7% Hispanic). Reston is less Hispanic than neighboring Herndon (37.5% Hispanic).
Reston's Native American/Other Population
509 residents of Reston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Reston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Reston is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Reston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin Farm (0.5% Native American/Other). Reston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (1.1% Native American/Other), and Dranesville (0.9% Native American/Other).
Reston's Multiracial Population
3,518 residents of Reston identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Reston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Reston is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Reston is more Multiracial than neighboring Herndon (3.4% Multiracial), Difficult Run (5.4% Multiracial), Dranesville (5.4% Multiracial), and Franklin Farm (5.1% Multiracial). Reston is less Multiracial than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.